Crime Rates in Washington East, ward
Crime Rate
66.2
66.2
Low 3/10
* the lower the better
Annual total crime rate in Washington East (ward) is 66.2 per thousand resident population. This can be rated as 3 out of 10 or low crime level compared to other wards in England and Wales.
Washington East (ward) is located within Sunderland (borough). Annual total crime rate in Sunderland (borough) is 115 crimes per thousand resident population, which can be rated as 6 out of 10 or medium crime level compared to other local authority districts in England and Wales.
Washington East, (ward) includes areas with the following crime ratings (see map):
- 1/10 or low
- 2/10 or low
- 3/10 or low
- 4/10 or low
Crime rates in Washington East (ward) by type
| Crime type | Rate | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 3/10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11.6 | 3/10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5.53 | 3/10 |
| Shoplifting | 5.37 | 3/10 |
| Public order | 4.33 | 3/10 |
| Burglary | 4.01 | 5/10 |
| Other crime | 3.55 | 5/10 |
| Vehicle crime | 3.41 | 3/10 |
| Other theft | 3.26 | 2/10 |
| Drugs | 0.795 | 1/10 |
| Possession of weapons | 0.664 | 2/10 |
| Robbery | 0.392 | 2/10 |
| Theft from the person | 0.244 | 2/10 |
| Bicycle theft | 0.0189 | 2/10 |
Data source: data.police.uk
Feb 2025 - Jan 2026
Above are annual crime rates in Washington East (ward) by crime type.
The figures in grey represent the number of crimes of a certain type per thousand resident population in Washington East (ward).
The figures in black indicate the relative ratings of Washington East (ward) for a specific crime type compared to other wards in England and Wales.
Higher ratings correspond to higher crime rates.
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Historical crime rates in Washington East (ward), Sunderland (local authority district) and North East (region)
- Washington Eastward
- SunderlandLAD
- North Eastregion
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Data source: data.police.uk
Feb 2025 - Jan 2026